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Beware  of  Fraudulent  and  Worthless  Imitations, 


THE  great  popularity  which  the  Wilson  Partitions  and  Blinds  have 
secured  at  home  and  abroad  is  proving  an  incentive  to  unscrupu- 
lous persons  to  infringe  the  patents  by  manufacturing  and  offering  for 
sale  spurious  imitations.  The  manufacturer  is  determined  to  prose- 
cute with  the  utmost  rigor  all  persons  who  infringe  upon  his  rights, 
whether  by  making,  vending,  or  using  the  Wilson  patented  manu- 
factures without  his  permission. 


James  G.  Wilson,  Macon,  Mich.,  January  16,  1896. 

Manufacturer  of  Rolling  Partitions,  etc., 

New  York. 

Sir  : The  specifications  for  the  construction  of  the  new  Reformed  Church  in  this 
place  called  for  Wilson’s  Rolling  Partitions  between  lecture-room  and  main  audience- 
room.  What  purported  to  be  your  Partitions  were  furnished  by  a firm  and  placed  in  the 
church,  but  owing  to  dissatisfaction  on  account  of  their  working  hard,  being  noisy,  and 
their  general  makeup  and  appearance  not  being  up  to  what  was  expected,  an  investigation 
was  started,  which  revealed  the  fact  that  they  were  not  the  genuine  “ Wilson’s  Rolling 
Partitions,”  but  “ something  just  as  good” — in  fact,  a substitution  of  another  make;  whose 
I cannot  say,  as  the  manufacturer  neglected  to  put  his  name  or  address  on  them.  Of 
course,  the  contractor  was  required  to  remove  these  and  replace  them  with  the  genuine 
“ Wilson  Rolling  Partitions,”  as  the  contract  called  for;  and  we,  as  members  of  the  Build- 
ing Committee,  wish  to  express  to  you  our  appreciation  of  your  Partitions,  as  they  work 
easy,  are  practically  noiseless,  of  good  material,  well  finished,  and  their  construction  and 
general  appearance  all  that  can  be  desired,  and  we  take  pleasure  in  recommending  them 
to  any  who  may  have  occasion  to  use  anything  of  this  kind  in  the  construction  of  churches 
or  other  public  buildings. 

W.  S.  Morden,  Chairman  of  Committee. 

C.  L.  Morgan,  Treasurer  Building  Committee. 

Stapleton,  Staten  Island,  N.  Y., 

James  G.  Wilson,  Esq.,  November  15,  1895. 

74  West  Twenty-third  Street,  New  York. 

Dear  Sir:  Your  Rolling  Blackboard  Partitions  in  Concord  School  District  No.  2, 
which  you  put  up  this  summer,  are  working  splendidly,  and  are  found  to  be  a great  con- 
venience, the  Blackboard  surface  being  very  useful.  I consider  we  are  exceedingly  fortu- 
nate in  finding  out  in  time  that  the  first  lot  of  rolling  partitions  put  in  by  the  contractor 
were  not  the  genuine  article;  they  would  not  work,  and  possessed  a very  crude  and  rough 
appearance.  They  were  said  to  be  the  Wilson  Partition,  but  the  name  of  the  manu- 
facturer was  not  upon  them.  If  we  could  have  made  them  work  we  might  not  have  found 
out  they  were  not  genuine,  although  I should  not  have  used  any  more,  on  account  of  their 
mean  appearance;  but,  luckily  for  us,  we  notified  you  to  come  and  see  us,  and  the  prompt 
manner  in  which  you  took  out  these  very  unsightly  things  and  substituted  others  of  your 
own  make  was  very  gratifying,  and  all  has  ended  well,  especially  as  we  had  not  paid  for 
the  imitation  articles,  and,  of  course,  shall  not  do  so.  We  have  had  a very  trying  experi- 
ence, but,  thanks  to  you,  are  well  out  of  it. 

Yours  truly, 

Chas.  Schmeiser,  Architect. 


TESTIMONIALS. 

It  has  been  customary  in  all  previous  Catalogues  to  include  testi- 
monials from  customers,  and  fifteen  pages  were  devoted  to  this  pur- 
pose in  the  last  edition;  but  they  have  now  become  so  numerous  that 
it  is  found  more  convenient  to  publish  them  in  a separate  pamphlet. 
Until  this  is  issued  all  inquirers  in  any  part  of  the  country  can  be 
furnished  with  references  in  their  own  neighborhood. 


1897 


COMPLETE  CATALOGUE 

OF 

WILSON’S 

SPECIALTIES 


IMPROVED  AND  BROUGHT  UP  TO  DATE 
BY  26  YEARS'  EXPERIENCE 


# 

J.  GODFREY  WILSON 


PATENTEE  AND  MANUFACTURER 


COPYRIGHT  BY  JAMES  GODFREY  WILSON 
NEW  YORK,  N.  Y. 

1897 


Aveay 

COLUMBIA 


library 

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THE  MERSHON  COMPANY  PRESS 
RAHWAY,  N.  J. 


INTRODUCTORY. 


SINCE  the  publication  of  my  Catalogue  in  1892  I have  very  greatly 
improved  all  my  Rolling  Minds,  and  have  added  to  the  list  of  my 
manufactures  many  other  Blinds  and  Shutters  which  I believe  to  be 
the  best  of  their  respective  kinds.  They  will  be  found  fully  illus- 
trated and  described  in  the  following  pages,  and  form  a comprehensive 
pamphlet  on  the  subject  which  will  repay  perusal  by  all  who  are 
interested  in  building. 

To  those  who  are  seeking  the  cheapest — that  is  to  say,  the  lowest 
priced  Blinds  in  the  market — 1 would  state  frankly  that  they  will  not  find 
them  described  or  illustrated  in  this  Catalogue.  My  efforts  have 
always  been  in  the  direction  of  improvement , and  the  reduction  of  cost 
made  a secondary  consideration. 

The  faithful  adherence  to  this  policy  for  the  past  twenty-five  years 
has  brought  my  goods  to  a very  high  state  of  perfection,  securing  for 
them  at  International  Exhibitions,  at  home  and  abroad,  the  Highest 
Awards,  and  bringing  to  me  a vast  number  of  commendatory  letters 
from  customers  who  are  using  them.  I intend  to  maintain  the  pres- 
ent high  standard  of  excellence,  and  all  who  favor  me  with  orders  may 
rest  assured  that  the  work  intrusted  to  me  will  be  skillfully  executed. 


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J.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


ROLLING  VENETIAN  BLINDS. 


ILSON’S  ROLLING  VENETIAN  BLIND  is  handsome,  dur- 


v ” able,  and  artistic;  it  takes  the  place  of  the  cumbersome  fold- 
ing blinds  (always  unmanageable),  obviates  the  studding  out  and 
boxing,  and  while  thus  securing  a great  deal  of  extra  space  in  the 
room,  is  very  much  more  convenient  in  operation,  and  presents  an 
appearance  unequaled  by  any  other  known  piece  of  window  furniture. 

It  possesses  greater  strength  than  the  folding  or  sliding  blind,  is 
more  readily  and  easily  handled,  and  affords  more  efficient  security 
against  thieves. 

The  slats  are  so  arranged  that  the  air  and  light  are  admitted,  and 
a view  from  within  can  be  obtained,  although  they  cannot  be  seen 
through  from  without. 

This  blind  can  be  fitted  either  inside  or  outside  the  glass.  As  an 
inside  blind  it  is  generally  made  of  hard  wood  and  handsomely  finished ; 
it  serves  well,  however,  as  an  outside  blind,  and  has,  when  so  applied, 
given  very  great  satisfaction. 

Observing  a great  increase  in  the  demands  for  Outside  Blinds,  I 
have  given  this  subject  special  attention,  with  the  result  that  the  out- 
side Rolling  Venetian,  which  I introduced  in  1876,  has  been  entirely 
reconstructed.  My  English  Venetian  also  has  been  remodeled  and  new 
features  added  to  both,  which  increase  in  a marked  degree  their  use- 
fulness, convenience,  and  durability.  Personal  investigation  of  simi- 
lar manufactures  in  Europe  (where  blinds  of  this  character  are  univer- 
sally used)  enables  me  to  assert  with  confidence  that  the  blinds  I now 
offer  are  superior  to  any  in  the  world. 


WILSON’S  INSIDE  ROLLING  VENETIAN. 


74  WEST  23Z>  STREET,  NEW  YORK 


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Interior  view  of  triple-mullioned  window.  The  upper  blinds  roll  in  pocket  provided  over  head  of  frame;  the  lower  blinds  are  hung  on 
weights  and  slide  behind  panel  back. 


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/.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


IMPROVED  ROLLING  BLIND. 

With  “Hartford  ” Lower  Panel.  An  Elegant  and  Artistic  Piece  of  Window  Furniture. 


March  13,  1897. 

To  J.  G.  Wilson,  Esq.: 

In  answer  to  your  inquiry  as  to  the  Rolling  Blinds  put  in  my  house  fifteen  years  ago,  I 
may  say  l like  them  so  well  that  I instructed  my  architect,  Mr.  Ernest  Flagg,  to  put  them 
in  my  new  house  I am  now  building  at  Sixty-seventh  Street  and  Madison  Avenue. 

R.  Fulton  Cutting 


74  WEST  23/7  STREET , zYA  TT  YORK 


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IMPROVED  ROLLING  VENETIAN. 

For  Inside.  Rolling  Entirely  in  Pocket  Above  Window-head  having  no  Lower  Panel. 

It  imparts  a cheerful  aspect  to  the  apartment,  giving  a soft,  pleasant,  and  subdued 
light,  and  being  made  in  a variety  of  choice  woods,  can  be  made  to  harmonize  perfectly 
with  the  surroundings  of  the  room. 


Mr.  James  G.  Wilson.  March  9,  1897. 

Dear  Sir:  In  reply  to  your  inquiry,  I am  pleased  to  say  of  your  Rolling  Blinds  that 
they  have  worked  in  a most  satisfactory  manner.  Yours  truly,  Lloyd  Phcenix. 


/.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


THE  “HARTFORD”  INSIDE  FOLDING  BLIND. 

This  Blind  is  so  constructed  as  to  obviate  the  use  of  a rod  for 
turning  the  slats. 

1 he  slats  are  operated  by  a thumb-catch  in  the  bead  (see  cuts 
below). 

The  great  advantages  of  this  arrangement  are  obvious,  and  twenty 
years  usage  has  proved  it  superior  to  any  folding  blind  in  the  market 


Fig.  i. 


Fig.  i shows  finished  panels 
of  a Blind,  with  thumb-catch 
for  operating  slats.  Fig.  2 
shows  the  ratchet  mechanism 
in  bead  by  which  the  slats  are 
operated,  and  thumb-catch  in 
the  bead. 

The  panels  are  movable,  and 
can  be  removed  from  the  Blind 
frame  at  pleasure. 

This  Blind  has  been  fur- 
nished to  a large  number  of 
the  finest  mansions  through- 
out the  country. 

It  is  not  a cheap  blind. 


1 he  panels  of  lower  Blinds  shown  on  pages  5 and  6 are  made  as  shown  above. 


74  WEST23D  STREET,  NEW  YORK. 


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OUTSIDE  ROLLING  VENETIAN. 


The  slats  are  fixed  with  spaces  between,  admitting  air  but  excluding  view  from  with- 
out, coiling  in  a pocket  above  window  frame. 


CAN  FURNISH  TWENTY  YEARS’  REFERENCE. 


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/.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


OUTSIDE  ROLLING  VENETIAN. 

Arranged  to  form  an  awning.  Coiling  in  a pocket  above  window  frame. 


This  Blind  is  very  strong  and  durable,  and  when  closed  is  a protection  against  sneak 
thieves.  It  can  be  roiled  up  entirely  out  of  sight. 


74  WE  SI'  23/1  STREET , AT?  IF  YORK. 

ROLLING  OUTSIDE  BLIND. 


Made  of  Steel  or  Wood. 


Wh  en  made  of  steel  it  is  Fire  and  Burglar  proof. 

When  made  of  wood  the  slats  are  close,  fitting  together  with  a rule  joint.  It  will 
admit  no  air  or  light.  (For  detail  see  page  15.) 


J.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


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WILSON’S  ROLLING  VENETIAN  BLIND. 

Fitted  to  Piazzas. 


A Piazza  can  in  an  instant  be  transformed  into  a Summer-room,  and  the  House  Kept 
Cool  in  Summer  and  Warm  in  Winter. 

3o  East  Thirty-seventh  Street,  New  York,  March  17,  1897. 

Mr.  J.  G.  Wilson. 

Dear  SIR  : The  Rolling  Blinds  which  you  fitted  to  my  piazzas  at  Lenox,  Mass.,  about 
fourteen  years  ago  are  still  in  use,  and  have'  done  excellent  service.  I like  them  very  much 
indeed  arid  can  strongly  recommend  them.  Yours  truly 

Charles  Lanier.  , 


74  WEST  23 D STREET,  NEW  YORK. 


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DETAILS  FOR  ROLLING  BLINDS. 


Inside. 


This  represents  Blind  rolling  entirely  above. 

(LOWER  SLIDING  PANEL  IS  SHOWN  ON  PAGE  17.) 


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J.  GODFREY  WILSON,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


DETAILS  FOR  ROLLING  BLINDS. 

Inside — In  Cornice. 


Brick. 


Frame. 


Lower  panels  can  be  omitted.  The  joists  can  be  trimmed  and  coil  of  blind  placed 
between  ceiling  and  floor. 


74  WEST  23 D STREET , NEW  YORK. 


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DETAILS  FOR  ROLLING  BLINDS. 


Outside. 


Frame. 


Blinds  running  outside  of  sash  and  operated  from  within  by  strap. 


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J GODEIiE  V WILSON,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


DETAILS  FOR  ROLLING  BLINDS. 

Inside. 


Frame  Houses. 


Blinds  running-  inside  of  sash. 


74  IVEST  23/5  STREET , A'Zf  fF  YORK. 


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WILSON’S  PATENT  WINDOW  FRAME 


For  Use  with 
Rolling  Blinds. 


Obviates  Many 
Difficulties. 


I will  furnish 
these  frames  com- 
plete at  35  cents 
advance  on  price 
of  ordinary 
frames. 


The  box  for 
containing  Coil  of 
Blind  forms  part 
of  the  frame. 

It  keeps  the 
Blind  free  from 
dust  and  dirt  and 
protects  it  from 
injur)'. 


The  Sockets  for 
Blind  Rollers  are 
already  prepared, 
and  the  Blinds 
can  afterward  set 
in  place  easier 
than  a linen 
shade. 


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J.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


THE  ENGLISH  VENETIAN 

POSSESSES  many  points  of  advantage  over  all  other  window  blinds, 
chief  among  them  being  the  simple  and  effectual  means  afforded 
for  regulating  and  controlling  the  admission  of  air  and  light,  and  in 
this  respect  as  a window  shade  it  has  no  equal. 

Since  I commenced  to  manufacture  these  blinds,  about  twenty  years 
ago,  they  have  made  their  way  in  favor  with  very  rapid  strides,  and 
are  fast  becoming  as  universal  in  use  here  as  they  are  in  Europe, 
where  they  have  for  very  many  years  enjoyed  a wide  and  well-merited 
popularity.  Having  done  much  to  create  and  foster  a general  demand 
for  this  kind  of  blind,  I have  considered  that  my  interests  would  be 
best  served  by  rigidly  maintaining  a high  standard  of  quality,  and 
in  acting  upon  this  policy  I have  neglected  no  opportunity  of  still  fur- 
ther improving  my  manufactures,  so  that  each  succeeding  year  has 
marked  a continually  increasing  degree  of  excellence,  and  a sure  and 
steady  progress  toward  perfection. 


Sketch  showing  cords  for  turning  slats.  The  slats  can  be  closed  up 
tight  or  placed  at  any  angle,  and  will  remain  “where  placed,”  the 
cords  hanging  loose. 


74  WEST  2SD  STREET , NEW  YORK. 


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WILSON’S  VENETIAN  BLIND. 


A defect  common  to  all  makes  of  Venetian  blinds  in  their  liability  to  pull  up  un- 
evenly, thereby  presenting  a very  unsightly  appearance  and  causing  much  annoyance. 
This  defect  has  been  corrected  in  the  most  simple  and  effective  manner,  and  the  most 
careless  handling  cannot  disturb  the  even  adjustment  of  the  slats.  The  blinds  cannot  be 
pulled  up  unevenly. 

It  does  not  add  to  the  cost. 


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J.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


WILSON’S  VENETIAN  BLIND. 

1897  MODEL. 

* I k HIS  Venetian  is  operated  upon  a roller,  the  ordinary  head  piece  or 
* top  rail  being  discarded,  together  with  all  the  pulleys  belonging 
to  it. 

One  cord  only  is  used  for  raising  or  lowering  the  blind,  the  check 
action  working  automatically,  stopping  the  blind  at  any  point  the 
instant  the  operating  cord  is  released. 

The  roller  upon  which  the  operating  cords  are  wound  is  given  a 
traversing  motion  which  causes  the  cords,  as  the  blind  is  raised,  to  be 
wound  or  “laid  up”  evenly  upon  the  roller,  doing  away  with  the 
necessity  of  cutting  a spool  or  chase  in  the  roller  to  confine  them. 

The  roller  is  supported  in  center  by  the  same  device  which  imparts 
the  traversing  motion. 

This  is  a very  important  feature,  as  the  perfect  operation  of  the 
blind  depends  entirely  upon  the  roller  being  kept  absolutely  true  and 
level. 


The  advantages  possessed  by  this  Blind  over  all 
others  are: 


SIMPLICITY  OF  MECHANISM, 

SUPERIORITY  OF  CONSTRUCTION, 

GREAT  STRENGTH  AND  DURABILITY, 
Combined  with  Unusual  Ease  in  Operation. 


74  WEST  2SD  STREET , NEW  YORK 


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WILSON’S  1897  VENETIAN 


Operated  with  Roller. 


Wilson’s  New  Roller  for  Wide  Venetian  Blinds. 

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WILSON’S  VENETIAN  BLIND 


For  School  Buildings. 


Made  especially  strong  and  of  simple  construction.  Warranted  to 
look  better,  work  better,  wear  better,  and  last  longer  than  any  of  the 
imitations  now  in  the  market. 


Mr.  James  G.  Wilson. 


21  West  24m  Street,  November  28,  1894. 


Dear  Sir.  I have  taken  the  twelfth  floor  at  the  Buckingham  Hotel,  No.  615  Fifth 
Avenue  and  am  delighted  to  find  your  beautiful  Venetian  blinds  at  the  windows.  Are 
they  to  be  at  all,  even  the  pantry  windows? 

Very  truly  yours, 


ALFRED  II.  TIIORF',  Architect. 


74  WEST  23Z>  STREET , NEW  YORK. 


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WILSON’S  VENETIAN  BLIND 

For  Offices. 


As  a Blind  for  Offices  this  is  superior  to  anything  ever  devised. 
The  perfect  ease  and  facility  with  which  the  air  and  light  are  regulated 
and  controlled  makes  it  invaluable  as  an  Office  Blind. 


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J.  GODFREY  JV/LSOIV,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


WILSON'S  METALLIC  LADDER  TAPES 


For  Venetian  Blinds. 

NEVER  FADE  OR  WEAR  OUT. 


Made  in  Phosphor  Bronze,  Aluminium,  and  other  suitable  metals, 
beautifully  finished  in  a variety  of  designs  and  styles  of  finish. 


74  WEST  23D  STREET , NEW  YORK. 


WILSON’S  VENETIAN  BLIND 


Hung  on  his  Patent  Metallic  Ladder  Tapes. 


The  Metallic  Ladders  impart  to  the  Blind  an  exceedingly  rich  and  substantial  appear- 
ance, which  must  be  seen  to  be  fully  appreciated.  They  are  not  affected  by  the  sun  or 
weather,  do  not  fade  or  wear  out,  always  look  fresh  and  new,  and  increase  the  value  of 
the  Blinds  tenfold.  Old  Blinds  can  be  fitted  with  these  Ladders. 


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J.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


POCKETS  FOR  ENGLISH  VENETIAN  BLINDS. 


The  Sections  Given  Below  Show  Method  of  Providing  Pockets 
in  Brick  or  Frame  Buildings. 


The  width  of  pocket  as  shown  at  “ W”  should  be,  for  Blind  with 
two-inch  slat,  four  and  one-half  inches;  for  Blind  with  two  and  one- 
half  inch  slat,  five  inches;  for  Metallic  Ladder  they  must  be  wider. 
The  depth  of  pocket  will  depend  upon  height  of  window  and  how  much 
of  the  Blind  is  required  to  be  concealed  when  drawn  fully  up. 


When  ordering  these  Blinds  state  if 
they  are  required  to  fit  between  the  jamb 
casings,  between  stop  beads,  or  to  hang 
outside  of  casings. 


For  Brick  Buildings. 


Give  width  here — [gp*’ 
in  all  cases. 


74  WEST  2BD  STREET , NEW  YORK. 


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OUTSIDE  VENETIAN  BLIND. 

Painted  in  Any  Color. 


If  hung  upon  Bronze  Metal  Ladder  Tapes  instead  of  linen,  these 
Blinds  will  last  a great  many  years. 


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./■  GODFREY  IV I L SON,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


OUTSIDE  VENETIAN  BLIND 

AND  AWNING  COMBINED, 


r; — 

The  slats  can  be  opened  or  closed,  and  light  and  admission  of  air  regulated  at  pleasure. 
1 he  arms  can  be  detached  and  the  Blind  used  as  an  ordinary  outside  Venetian.  For  keeping 
a room  cool  and  pleasant,  they  are  far  superior  to  ordinary  folding  blinds  or  awnings.  It  can 
be  made  in  any  width,  and  in  any  color. 


74  WEST  23Z)  STREET,  NEW  YORK. 


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NEW  MODEL  OUTSIDE  VENETIAN  BLIND. 


The  blind  runs  in  a metal  frame  to  prevent  disturbance  by  the 
wind.  It  is  made  to  stand  rough  usage.  The  slats  are  hung  upon 
Bronze  Metal  Tapes,  and  can  be  closed  or  opened  at  will. 


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NEW  MODEL  OUTSIDE  VENETIAN  BLIND. 


Same  Blind  as  on  page  29. 

Fitted  with  improved  jointed  arms  which  greatly  facilitate  its  use 
as  an  awning. 

This  is  an  ideal  Blind. 


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WILSON’S  VENETIAN  AWNINGS 


For  Piazzas. 


The  metal  ladders  should  be  used  for  these,  as  they  will  last  many  years.  The  Blinds  are 
made  in  any  width  and  painted  in  any  color. 


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ROLLING  PARTITIONS. 

I N the  construction  of  church  and  school  buildings  the  Rolling  Parti- 
A tion  has  become  a very  necessary  feature;  it  has  completely  super- 
ceded  the  old-fashioned  folding  or  sliding  screens,  and,  as  a means  of 
economizing  space  in  the  subdivision  of  schoolrooms,  has  proved  a 
boon  to  architects  and  church  and  school  authorities. 

Nearly  three  thousand  churches  and  schools  are  fitted  with  my 
Rolling  Partitions,  and  many  hundreds  of  letters  commending  them 
have  been  sent  me  from  clergymen,  school  principals,  and  others. 
Some  of  these  will  be  found  at  the  end  of  this  pamphlet,  and  a perusal 
will  afford  some  idea  of  the  esteem  in  which  my  goods  are  held  by 
those  who  are  using  them. 

The  construction  of  my  Rolling  Partition  is  based  upon  and  gov- 
erned by  scientific  principles,  and  is  in  all  respects  the  very  acme  of 
simplicity. 

Note. — My  Partitions  are  in  use  and  doing  excellent  service  in 
India,  China,  Straits  Settlements,  South  America,  Canada,  Newfound- 
land, the  West  Indies,  and  every  State  and  Territory  under  the  Stars 
and  Stripes.  They  are  suited  for  any  kind  of  climate. 

Every  portion  of  my  work  is  warranted  absolutely,  and  any  part 
breaking  in  ordinary  usage  will  be  duplicated  without  charge. 


Apply  Direct  to  the  New  York  Office  or  to  Nearest  Agent. 


74  WEST  2 3D  STREET , NEW  YORK. 


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WILSON’S  PATENT  ROLLING  PARTITIONS. 

A SUBSTITUTE  FOR  SLIDING  OR  FOLDING  DOORS. 


Highest  Award 
at 

Paris  Exposition,  1889. 


Six  Gold  Medals. 
Twelve 

Silver  and  Bronze  Medals. 


Highest  Award 
at 

Chicago  World’s  Fair,  1893. 


METHOD  OF  CONSTRUCTION. 


M 


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O 


Y Improved  Patent  Rolling  Partitions  are  composed  of  wood 
slats  1 14  to  2 inches  wide  and  ]/2  inch  to  ^ ’nc^  thick,  fitted 
together  with  rule  joints,  edge  to  edge,  and  threaded 
upon  tempered  steel  bands  running  from  top  to  bottom 
about  sixteen  inches  apart.  These  bands  are  riveted 
to  the  top  bar  of  the  partition,  and  each  band  is  attached 
separately  to  a spiral  spring  anchor  concealed  in  the  bot- 
tom rail  and  fitted  with  simple  means  of  adjustment  for 
regulating  the  tension. 

This  tension  on  the  steel  bands  holds  all  the  slats  in 
close  contact,  so  that  when  the  partition  is  rolled  down 
in  service  the  joints  are  absolutely  air-tight  and  form 
a sound-proof  screen. 

When  the  partition  is  rolled  up  the  steel  suspensory  bands  are  per- 
mitted by  the  spring  anchors  to  gradually  extend,  the  joints  of  the 
slats  to  open,  and  the  coiling  up  to  be  accom- 
plished silently  and  with  ease. 

In  a partition  10  feet  high  the  steel  bands 
extend  about  \l/2  inch. 

The  value  of  the  extensible  bands  and  spring 
anchors  cannot  be  overestimated.  Without  them 
no  rolling  slat  partition  can  be  constructed  and 
made  sound  proof,  because  if  the  slats  are  fas- 
tened upon  non-extensible  bands  and  in  close 
contact  they  cannot  be  rolled  up.  A space  be- 
tween each  slat  must  be  provided  to  admit  of 
coiling,  and  such  construction  is  valueless  as  a sound-proof  screen. 


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METHOD  OF  CONSTRUCTION.- Continued. 

Moreover,  the  swelling  of  the  slats  in  damp  weather  makes  the  opera- 
tion of  such  a partition  exceedingly  difficult,  if  not  impossible.  A 
partition  made  on  this  defective  principle  may  be  easily  recognized 
after  a little  use;  the  slats  are  uneven  and  present  a 
zigzag  appearance  when  in  a damp  place,  and  when  in 
a very  dry  atmosphere  the  shrinking  of  the  slats 
causes  open  spaces  between  them.  An  important 
advantage  of  the  extensibility  of  the  steel  supporting 
bands  is  their  adaptability  to  the  shrinking  as  well  as 
swelling  of  the  slats  caused  by  the  changes  in  atmos- 
pheric conditions;  no  matter  how  damp  or  how  dry 
the  situation,  nor  how  often  or  how  suddenly  such 
conditions  may  change,  the  slats  will  not  warp  or  twist 
out  of  shape,  and  the  partition  will  remain  as  flat  and 
even  on  the  surface  as  a wall,  and  operate  as  freely 
under  one  condition  as  another. 

When  a portion  or  the  whole  of  one  side  of  a par- 
tition is  prepared  with  a flat,  smooth  surface,  as  for 
blackboard  use,  or  decorative  purposes,  the  joints  are 
so  close  that  the  lines  are  only  discernible  at  a very  short  distance,  and 
when  the  surface  is  coated  with  black  silicate,  it  is  in  every  respect 
equal  to  a regular  blackboard. 

Unlike  rolling  shutters  held  together  by  hinges,  these  are  not 
liable  to  breakage  or  disarrangement;  the  slats  being  simply  threaded 
upon  the  steel  supporting  bands,  which  are  continuous  from  end  to 
end,  there  are  no  complicated  parts  to  get  out  of  order.  A damaged 
slat  can  quickly  be  removed,  and,  in  fact,  the  whole  partition  can  be 
taken  apart  and  put  together  again  in  twenty  minutes. 

The  steel  bands  and  spring  anchors  are  all  of  fine  crucible  steel, 
oil-tempered. 


Beware  of  worthless  imitations. 

Insist  upon  seeing  a sample  showing  construction. 


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View  Showing  Thirty-foot  Opening  with  Rolling  Partitions  in  Three  Sections  and  Movable  Posts. 

Upon  this  system  there  is  practically  no  limit  to  the  width  of  opening  that  can  be  closed  with  these  partitions, 
clear  space  being  secured  when  desired  by  removing  the  posts. 


WILSON’S  PATENT  ROLLING  PARTITIONS 


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View  showing  Arrangement  and  Manipulation  of  Movable  Posts  and  Hinged  Door 


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METHOD  OF  OPERATING. 

\\  WILSON’S  Partitions  are  usually  hung  upon  powerful  spring 
Y ^ rollers  placed  horizontally  above  the  openings,  and  are  suscep- 
tible by  the  most  simple  means  of  such  an  accurate  adjustment  as  to 
exactly  counter  balance  them  in  any  position,  so  that  at  any  height  they 
will  stay  where  put.  In  places  where  no  space  can  be  provided  above 
for  the  rollers,  they  can  be  placed  at  the  sides  of  the  openings,  the 
roller  occupying  a vertical  position  either  at  one  side  or  upon  either 
side. 

See  pages  42  and  43. 


Sketch  showing  application  of  Rolling  Partition  to  an  opening  not 
specially  prepared  for  its  reception.  If  Wilson’s  Improved  Combina- 
tion Iron  Brackets  are  used,  the  cornice  is  reduced  in  cost  very 
materially. 


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Sketch  showing  another  way  of  applying  a Roller  Partition  to  an  opening  not 
specially  prepared  for  it. 

T _ One  of  the  Numerous  Testimonials: 

MRr>l ab'«^.ILSuN’  , ■ . Chicago,  December  is,  i8g4. 

. , Replymg  to  your  inquiry  it  affords  me  pleasure  to  say  that  the  Rolling  Black- 
Doard . Faititions  which  you  have  furnished  and  put  up  in  the  numerous  school  buildings  in 
this  city  are  giving  the  most  perfect  satisfaction.  I know  of  nothing  that  can  equal  them  for 
economy  and  convenience,  and  fully  expect  to  continue  to  introduce  them  in  our  school  build- 
l gs  wherever  partitions  can  be  advantageously  employed.  I think  the  principle  of  construc- 
tion is  scientifically  and  mechanically  perfect. — Yours  truly, 

Aug.  Fielder,  Architect,  Board  of  Education. 


74  WEST  23Z>  STREET , NEW  YORK. 


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PLAN  OF  SCHOOLROOM  SUBDIVIDED  INTO  CLASSROOMS 

BY 


WILSON’S  ROLLING  PARTITIONS. 


This  plan  is  given  simply  to  illustrate  the  utility  of  the  partitions. 
Many  other  arrangements  will  suggest  themselves  to  those  interested. 

Dotted  lines  show  where  rolling  partitions  can  be  placed,  making 
in  an  instant  eight  separate  classrooms. 


IMPORTANT  NOTICES 

WHICH  SHOULD  BE  READ  BEFORE  SENDING  ORDER. 

All  necessary  preparation  for  the  reception  of  Rolling  Blinds  and 
Partitions  must  be  provided  by  the  builder.  See  detail  sheets,  which 
will  be  furnished  on  application. 

All  Rolling  Partitions  are  measured  at  their  full  width  and  12  inches 
higher  than  sight  opening  or  to  the  top  of  box  in  which  they  coil. 

Cornices  or  Brackets  are  never  included  in  estimates  for  Rolling 
Partitions  unless  specially  mentioned. 

Order  blanks  for  Rolling  Partitions,  and  also  full  instructions  for 
hanging  them  in  place  will  be  furnished  upon  application.  The  use  of 
these  will  prevent  many  mistakes. 


WILSON’S  PATENT  ROLLING  PARTITION. 


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J.  GODFREY  WILSON,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


WILSON’S  ROLLING  BLACKBOARD  PARTITIONS. 


74  WEST  23 D STREET , TVi?  W YORK. 


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“ A simple  use  to  which  the  Blackboard  can  be  put  is  to  place  upon  it  the  outline  maps  of 
the  countries  about  which  our  lessons  are.  You  will  find  it  both  an  easy  and  profitable  exer- 
cise to  enlist  the  scholars  in  this  work.’ 

“ Frequently  the  lesson  can  be  made  much  more  forcible  by  some  illustrative  story,  the 
impressiveness  of  which  can  be  greatly  increased  by  the  use  of  the  board.” — Sunday  School 
Times. 


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VERTICAL  ROLLING  PARTITIONS. 


HE  construction  of  this  Partition  is  the  same  as  described  on 


* page  33,  except  that  its  lower  edge  is  fitted  with  easy-running 
castors;  the  runway  is  of  hardened  steel,  and  so  also  is  the  bottom  of 
the  box  in  which  it  coils,  thus  effectually  preserving  the  wearing 
surface  and  reducing  the  friction  of  operation  to  a minimum. 

Vertical  Rolling  Partitions  are  in  no  sense  equal  to  Partitions 
rolling  horizontally.  They  are  more  difficult  to  operate,  and,  being 
subject  to  a much  greater  strain,  are  also  less  durable,  unless  strongly 
made. 

A Partition  rolling  above,  being  exactly  counterbalanceu  at  all 
points,  very  little  exertion  is  required  to  move  it;  but  in  a Par- 
tition rolling  upon  its  edge  sideways,  the  whole  weight  of  it 
must  be  moved  by  the  operator;  moreover,  any  settling  of  the 
building  by  which  the  floor  track  is  thrown  out  of  a true  level, 
has  a very  serious  effect  upon  its  working,  especially  if  the  slats 
are  hinged  or  linked  together,  as  the  large  number  of  links  or 
hinges  could  not  under  such  circumstances  be  kept  in  perfect  alignment, 
and  an  undue  strain  thrown  upon  one  or  two  links  would  inevitably 
result  in  derangement  or  breakage. 

The  great  strength  and  pliability  of  the  continuous  tempered  steel 
bands  binding  the  slats  of  my  Partitions  together  are  proof  against  any 
strain  than  can  possibly  be  put  upon  them  in  operation,  under  any 
circumstances. 

Wilson’s  Vertical  Rolling  Partitions  coil  in  spiral  grooves  upon 
easy-running  castors,  and  require  no  other  apparatus.  The  method 
employed  is  exceedingly  simple,  and  there  is  nothing  connected  with 
them  that  can  get  out  of  order. 

They  are  made  of  any  thickness  required,  from  half  inch  upward. 


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WILSON’S  PATENT  VERTICAL  PARTITIONS. 


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J.  GODFREY  WILSON,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


VERTICAL  ROLLING  PARTITIONS. 


DETAIL  OF  COIL  BOXES,  SCALE  i INCH  TO  i INCH. 


These  boxes  are  drawn  to  accommodate  partitions  16  feet  wide  in  each,  or  for  an  opening  32 
feet  wide— as  shown  in  illustration  on  page  43. 


DETAILS  OF  GROOVES,  HALF  FULL  SIZE. 


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WILSON’S  ROLLING  BLACKBOARD 
PARTITIONS. 


“Of  all  the  mechanical  appliances  in  the  Sunday  School,  none  can  be  of  more  use  than 
the  Blackboard. 

“When  the  Blackboard  is  used  intelligently,  as  a means,  and  not  an  end,  it  certainly  is  a 
mighty  instrument  for  good.” — Sunday  School  Times. 


Children’s  Aid  Society,  New  York,  January  8,  1895. 
Mr.  J.  G.  Wilson,  74  West  Twenty-third  Street,  City. 

Dear  SIR  : In  answer  to  your  inquiry  as  to  the  Rolling  Partitions  and  Rolling  Black- 
boards, we  have  used  them  in  many  of  our  schools  and  have  found  them  satisfactory  where 
two  or  more  classrooms  need  to  be  thrown  into  one  audience  room.  They  are  easily  worked 
and  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order,  and  are  fairly  soundproof.  We  have  just  used  fifteen  in  our 
new  building  on  West  Fifty-third  Street.  Yours  truly, 

C.  Lorinci  Brace,  Secretary. 


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WILSON'S  PATENT  ROLLING  PARTITION. 


The  vertical  dotted  lines  show  the  tempered  steel  bands  which  bind  the  slats  together; 
the  anchor  springs  in  the  baseboard  to  which  the  bands  are  attached  permit  them  to 
extend  so  that  the  Partition  can  roll  up  easily,  while  the  slats  are  at  all  times  kept  in  close 
contact.  The  flat,  even  space  in  center  is  prepared  for  Blackboard,  Map,  or  decoration. 


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DETAILS  OF  ROLLING  PARTITIONS. 


View  showing  one  line  of  partitions  in  elevation  and  another  in  section  at  right  angles. 


Enlarged  section 
showing  roller  under 
the  ceiling  in  cornice. 


Enlarged  view  show- 
ing roller  above  ceiling 
between  joists. 


(FOR  TABLE  SHOWING  DIAMETER  OF  COILS 
FOR  DIFFERENT  HEIGHTS  SEE  PAGE  48.) 


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ROLLING  PARTITIONS. 


SPACE  REQUIRED  FOR  COILING. 


Height  of  Opening. 


Space  required  for  Par- 
titions up  to  10  feet 
wide. 


Space  required  for  Parti- 
tions over  io  feet  and 
up  to  15  feet  wide. 


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The  above  figures  are  for  Horizontal  Partitions  of  y2  inch  thick. 
The  space  required  for  Vertical  Partitions  depends  upon  thickness  of 
slats.  Detail  will  be  furnished  upon  application. 


WIDTH  FOR  PARTITIONS. 

Horizontal  Partitions  should  not  be  over  15  feet  in  width,  and  if 
they  are  over  10  feet  in  height  it  would  be  better  to  keep  the  width 
down  by  subdivision  to  8 or  10  feet.  This  will  insure  great  ease  in 
operation. 

BRACKETS  AND  CORNICES. 

Ornamental  Iron  Brackets,  plain  or  plated,  and  Cornices  in  any 
kind  of  wood  will  be  furnished  when  required,  but  are  not  included  in 
the  estimates  unless  specially  requested. 


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BRACKETS  FOR  ROLLING  PARTITIONS. 

Patent  applied  for. 


± 


Bracket  over  Movable  Post. 


Inside  Elevation. 


These  Brackets  are  of  Iron 
and  are  intended  to  carry  Roll- 
ing Partitions  (or  steel  shut- 
ters) that  are  hung  on  face  of 
wall  or  under  ceiling.  They  form 
an  ornamental  end  to  cornice  or 
coil  box;  the  cornice  itself  being 
composed  and  attached  in  a very 
simple  and  inexpensive  manner. 


Price  $3.00  per  Pair, 
or  $1.50  Each. 


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J.  GODFREY  WILSON,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


REVISED  PRICE  LIST  FOR  ROLLING 
PARTITIONS. 


Regular 


Thickness. 


PER  SQUARE  FOOT. 

In  Basswood,  unfinished  slats,  unselected  and  suitable  for 

painting  or  staining  a dark  shade,  . . . -43  cents 

In  Basswood,  clear  lumber,  selected  slats,  unfinished,  . 48  “ 

In  Basswood,  selected  slats,  stained  any  color  or  in  the 

natural  wood  and  varnished,  . . . . . 53  “ 

In  White  Wood,  White  Pine,  Elm,  varnished,  . . . 55  “ 

In  Plain  Oak,  Birch,  Ash,  or  North  Carolina  Pine,  varnished,  60  “ 

In  Quartered  Red  Oak,  varnished,  . . . . 65  “ 

In  Quartered  White  Oak,  varnished,  . . . . 70  “ 

In  Cherry,  varnished,  .......  75  “ 

Blackboard  Partitions  are  made  in  all  suitable  woods  (coarse 
open-grain  wood  is  not  suitable).  These  are  all  finished 
in  varnish,  .........  65  “ 


All  Partitions  are  measured  one  foot  above  the  sight  opening  or  to 
the  top  of  box  in  which  they  coil. 

The  above  prices  are  for  Partitions  y2  inch  thick,  which  is  the 
regular  thickness,  and  is  ample  for  all  purposes. 

If  slats  are  required  to  be  thicker  than  y2  inch,  add  for  every  y 
inch  of  additional  thickness  5 per  cent,  to  the  net  price.  Packing 
cases  and  packing  charged  for  at  actual  cost. 


Other  Extras. 


Movable  Posts  to  regular  design,  50  cents  per  running  foot. 

Partitions  with  my  regulation  rubbed  finish,  5 cents  per  square 
foot. 

Over  twenty  feet  high,  special  price  will  be  quoted. 

Vertical  Partitions,  20  cents  per  square  foot  extra. 

Grooves  to  stock  designs  furnished  without  extra  charge.  Special 
designs  will  be  charged  for. 

No  Horizontal  Partition  is  charged  at  less  than  thirty-five  square 
feet,  but  for  a large  number  of  very  small-sized  Partitions  a special 
price  will  be  quoted  on  receipt  of  full  particulars. 

The  above  prices  include  the  necessary  grooves,  shafts,  and 
rollers,  and  iron  handles. 

For  brass-plated  or  nickel-plated  handles,  $1.50  extra  per  pair. 

For  solid  bronze  metal  handles,  $2.50  extra  per  pair. 

Iron  brackets  per  pair,  $4.50. 


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WILSON’S  PATENT  ROLLING  SHUTTERS 


For  Closing  Bookcases, 


gjggggjji 


These  are  made  in  all  woods,  and  are  dust-proof  and  air  tight. 


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WILSON’S  HYGIENIC  WARDROBES, 

Combined  with  Blackboards. 


1 hese  Wardrobes  possess  a great  many  substantial  advantages,  mak- 
ing them  especially  desirable  for  use  in  schools  and  institutions. 

The  device  for  passing  a continuous  current  of  air  through  the 
clothing  is  simple,  effective,  and  fully  under  control  at  all  times. 

The  air  is  drawn  into  the  wardrobe  from  the  room  and  passes  out 
through  the  air  shaft  or  flue.  It  cannot  re  enter  the  room  and  there- 
fore the  occupants  are  not  annoyed  by  the  unpleasant  odors  of  the 
drying  clothing  on  a wet  day. 

The  arrangements  provided  for  disinfecting  the  clothing  is  always 
in  readiness  for  immediate  use. 

The  disposition  of  the  hooks,  shelves,  and  racks  is  made  with  due 
regard  for  economy  of  space  and  for  the  convenience  of  the  children 
who  use  them.  Send  for  prices. 


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WILSON’S  HYGIENIC  WARDROBES, 


Without  Blackboards. 


Style  No.  2. 


Wilson’s  Wardrobes  are  made  in  two  styles.  Style  No.  1 is  divided  vertically  into  sections 
of  about  four  to  six  feet  wide  ; each  section  is  separated  by  air-tight  divisions,  and  closed  by 
a rolling  air-tight  shutter.  Style  No.  2 is  made  in  two  sections,  with  division  in  center  and 
closed  by  a pair  of  vertically  rolling  air-tight  shutters.  The  interior  fittings  are  of  the  same 
character  in  all  cases. 


WILSON’S  VENTILATING  WARDROBE. 


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Sectional  Plan. 

The  air  is  admitted  through  the  wire  screens  in  side  and  front  panels,  and  is  carried  out  through  the  wire-covered  open  back  into  flue. 

The  doors  can  be  rolled  at  sides  or  overhead. 


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55 


WILSON’S  EXTRA  HEAVY  ROLLING  WOOD 

SHUTTERS 


For  Outside  Use  in  Large  Openings.  Slats  from  ij  inch  to  2 inches  Thick. 


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Rolling  Gate  at  Empire  Brewery.  The  Slats  of  this  Shutter  are  of  Oak  i£  inch  Thick. 

Empire  Brewery,  West  ioth  Street, 
New  York,  February  9,  1897. 

To  Mr.  Tames  G.  Wilson.  , , _ , „.,.  „ ... 

Dear  Sir:  Answering  your  inquiry,  beg  to  say  that  the  Rolling  Steel  Shutters  which 
you  put  in  our  buildings  about  fifteen  (15)  years  ago  have  done  good  service,  and  are  still  in 
excellent  condition.  The  large  Rolling  Shutters  of  oak  in  the  gateways  which  you  furnished 
us  about  the  same  time  have  proved  most  serviceable  and  are  apparently  in  as  good  condi- 
tion to-day  as  they  were  fifteen  (15)  years  ago. 

We  are  glad  to  give  you  this  testimonial,  as  we  think  very  highly  of  your  work 

6 BEADLESTON  & WOERZ. 


WILSON’S  PATENT  ROLLING  SHUTTERS. 

IN(i  BOOKCASES,  CLOSETS,  DRY  GOODS  SHELVES.  MADE  IN  ANY  KIND  OF  WOOD. 
Prices  will  be  given  forCases  or  Closets  complete,  fitted  with  Rolling  Shutters. 


74  WEST  23 D STREET , NEW  YORK. 


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J.  G.  WILSON’S 


IMPROVED  PATENT,  DOUBLE-EDGED 


ROLLING  STEEL  SHUTTERS, 


FIREPROOF  AND  BURGLAR-PROOF. 


Suitable  for  Closing  Store  Fronts,  Warehouses,  Goods  Sheds,  Staircase  Open- 
ings, Elevator  Openings,  and  in  all  Cases  where  Protection 
from  Fire  and  Thieves  is  Desired. 


HESE  Shutters  are  made  of  Sheffield  sheet  steel,  corrugated 


1 and  riveted  together,  forming  a firm,  unbroken  surface,  as  shown 
on  page  opposite.  'They  possess  great  strength,  and  being  of  same 
thickness  throughout,  the  expansion,  when  exposed  to  heat,  is  uni- 
form. An  ordinary  iron  frame  shutter,  which  must  necessarily  be  of 
an  uneven  thickness,  and  as  a matter  of  course  incapable  of  this  uni- 
form expansion,  will  invariably  twist  and  gape  open  under  the  influence 
of  heat,  while  the  expansion  of  the  Rolling  Steel  Shutter,  being  equal 
and  regular  throughout,  enables  it  to  hang  loosely  in  the  iron  grooves, 
and  remain  in  place  without  twisting  or  warping  when  exposed  to 
heat,  and  proves  in  all  cases  a most  efficient  protection  against  fire. 
These  Shutters  can  be  made  “self-coiling”  up  to  twenty  feet  in 
width;  they  require  no  winding  apparatus,  being  pushed  up  and  down 
with  a rod,  and  are  operated  with  ease  and  rapidity. 

They  are  fitted  with  winding  gear  if  desired. 

Over  one  million  square  feet  of  these  Shutters  are  in  use  in  this 
country. 


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WILSON’S  IMPROVED  PATENT,  DOUBLE-EDGED,  OR 
“ARMOR-CLAD”  ROLLING  STEEL  SHUTTERS. 


A C 


This  Shutter  is  protected  by  Metal  Shields,  which  prevent  the  edges  from  being  worn 
by  friction  in  the  iron  grooves. 

Received  Silver  Medal  at  Cincinnati  Industrial  Exposition,  1883  ; Silver  Medal  at 
Charitable  Mechanics’  Fair,  Boston,  1884;  and  Gold  Medal,  highest  award  at  New 
Orleans,  in  competition  with  Clark,  Bunnett  & Co.,  the  English  manufacturers. 
Also  two  medals  at  Paris  Exposition,  1889,  and  the  highest  award  at  Chicago  World’s  Fair 
in  1893. 


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WILSON’S  SELF-COILING  STEEL  SHUTTERS. 

Fitted  to  Store  Fronts. 


Part  view  of  store  front  of  Stern  Bros.,  New  York.  These  Shutters  have  been  in  constant  use  for  over  sixteen  years. 


6o 


J.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


WILSON’S  PATENT  ROLLING  STEEL  CURTAIN. 


Burglar  and  Fireproof. 


View  of  window  in  house  of  E.  R.  Ladew,  Esq.,  showing  Wilson’s  Rolling  Steel  Curtain. 

TESTIMONIAL. 

3 East  Sixty-seventh  Street,  New  York  City,  February  27,  1897. 

Mr.  Jas.  G.  Wilson. 

Dear  SIR:  The  Rolling  Steel  Curtains  which  you  fitted  to  the  windows  of  my  house  in  the 
city  about  seven  years  ago  have  proved  very  satisfactory.  They  have  been  in  continual  use 
and  are  at  present  in  good  order.  Yours  truly, 

Ed.  R.  Ladew. 


WILSON’S  ROLLING  STEEL  SHUTTERS 

For  Warehouses. 


74  WEST2SD  STREET , NEW  YORK. 


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Part  view  of  United  States  Appraisers’  stores,  Christopher  Street,  New  York,  showing  Wilson’s  Rolling  Steel  Shutters, 


WILSON’S  SLIDING  STEEL  SHUTTERS. 


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J.  GOD  ERE  Y IVILSON,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


These  Shutters  were  designed  especially  for  the  United  States  Appraisers’  Stores,  New  York,  by  J.  G.  Wilson.  The  Shutters  of  second-floor 
ndows  on  all  four  sides  of  this  immense  building  are  arranged  to  be  operated  simultaneously  by  electric  current. 


WILSON’S  PATENT  ROLLING  STEEL  SHUTTERS. 


74  WEST  23Z>  STREET , NEW  YORK 


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Interior  of  Freight  Shed,  Pier  37,  North  River,  New  York,  showing  Wilson’s  Patent  Rolling  Steel  Shutters. 

These  Shutters  stood  the  fire  from  an  adjoining  shed  in  1886  for  two  hours,  and  are  still  in  operation  and  in  perfect  order. 


WILSON’S  PATENT  ROLLING  STEEL  SHUTTERS. 


64  J.  GODFREY  WILSON,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


Interior  of  Freight  Shed  at  Pier  G,  North  River,  built  by  N.  Y.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  and  fitted  with 
Wilson’s  Rolling  Steel  Shutters.  Erected  in  1887. 


WILSON’S  PATENT  ROLLING  STEEL  SHUTTERS. 

Fitted  with  Ventilating  Grills. 


74  WEST  23D  STREET,'  NEW  YORK. 


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Exterior  view  of  a portion  of  the  new  Washington  Market,  New  York,  fitted  with  Wilson’s  Rolling  Steel  Shutters. 


WILSON’S  PATENT  ROLLING  STEEL  SHUTTERS. 


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/.  GODFREY  WILSON,  ESTABLISHED  18T6. 


with  Wilson’s  Steel  Shutters. 


74  WEST  2‘SD  STREET,  NEW  YORK 


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WILSON’S  ROLLING  STEEL  SHUTTERS. 


Fitted  to  Skylights. 


View  of  Skylights  in  the  new  building  of  the  New  Jersey  Title  and 
Guarantee  Company,  Jersey  City,  fitted  with  Wilson’s  Rolling  Steel 
Shutters.  They  are  operated  with  perfect  ease. 


FIREPROOF  CASES  FOR  DOCUMENTS,  ETC. 


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/,  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


ie\v  of  Cases  in  use  by  the  New  Jersey  Title  and  Guarantee  Co.,  Jersey  City.  Fitted  with  Wilson’s  Rolling  Steel  Shutters. 
These  Shutters  are  DOUBLE,  with  air  space  between  and  coil  above  in  cornice. 


74  WEST  23D  STREET , NEW  YORK. 


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WILSON’S  SALAMANDER  ROLLING 
SHUTTERS. 

Made  Specially  to  Stand  Intense  Heat. 


PATENTED. 

I his  Shutter  is  composed  of  wood  slats,  completely  incased  in 
steel,  with  an  extra  shield  of  asbestos  on  the  front  forming  a padding 
between  the  wood  core  and  the  steel  sheaht. 


Made  in  various  sizes  of  slats. 


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J.  GODFREY  IVILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


ORNAMENTAL  IRON  BRACKETS  FOR 
ROLLING  STEEL  SHUTTERS. 


These  Brackets  are  designed  especially  for  use  where  a cornice  is 
desired  to  cover  the  coil  of  shutter. 

A cornice  so  constructed  is  superior  in  appearance,  strength,  and 
durability  than  when  formed  in  the  ordinary  way,  and  is  much 
cheaper. 


74  WEST  23/7  STREET , NEW  YORK'. 


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SLIDING  BLINDS. 


HESE  Blinds  have  been  used  chiefly  in  cheap  private  dwellings 


* and  tenement  houses,  but,  as  it  is  possible  they  may  be  desired 
for  a better  class  of  residences,  and  with  a view  of  meeting  any  future 
demand  for  a more  substantial  and  handsome  Blind  than  has  hitherto 
been  offered,  I am  now  making  a line  of  them  which  will  fully  satisfy 
the  most  exacting  of  those  who  favor  this  description  of  Blind. 

I do  not  think  it  wise  to  adopt  a Blind  that  is  made  in  a great  num- 
ber of  sections;  the  fewer  working  parts  the  better.  I therefore  pre- 
fer to  divide  my  Blinds  into  three  sections  in  height,  but  will  make 
them  in  four  sections  if  desired. 

I use  the  same  method  of  operating  the  slats  as  employed  in  my 
famous  “ Hartford  ” Blind,  by  a button  or  thumb-catch  in  the  stiles, 
the  slats  always  remaining  where  put.  There  is  no  visible  mechanism, 
and  nothing  that  can  be  put  out  of  order. 

The  thickness  of  the  frames  varies  from  1 inch  to  $4  inch.  I fur- 
nish nothing  thinner  than  5/q  inch.  All  frames  requiring  movable  slats 
are  made  1 inch  thick;  all  frames  with  fixed  slats  H i nch  thick.  The 
1 inch  frames  are  hung  on  weights  and  the  inch  are  suspended  by 
improved  side-springs  when  desired , but  as  this  method  of  suspending 
the  sections  is  very  unreliable  I prefer  to  use  weights  in  all  cases;  this 
assures  perfect  ease  in  operating,  and  can  be  thoroughly  relied  upon 
to  give  permanent  satisfaction.  Brass  pulleys,  cords,  and  weights  are 
furnished  with  the  Blinds. 

All  these  Blinds  are  made  in  the  best  possible  manner  by  skilled 
cabinet  makers;  they  are  only  made  in  hard  woods,  and  of  carefully 
selected  and  seasoned  stock.  They  have  a handsome  cabinet  finish, 
and  are  trimmed  with  bronze  metal  fittings. 

The  grooves  or  guide-ways  are  furnished  with  the  blinds. 


Prices  and  Full  Details  Furnished  upon  Application, 


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J.  GODFREY  WILSON,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


SLIDING  BLINDS. 


Prices  on  Application 


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DIAMETER  OF  COILS  OF  ROLLING  BLINDS 
AND  SHUTTERS. 

FOR  OPENINGS  UP  TO  SIX  FEET  WIDE. 

For  wider  openings  take  table  on  page  48,  first  column. 


Height  of 
Opening. 

Venetian  Blinds. 
Diameter  of  Coil. 

Wood  Shutters. 
Diameter  of  Coil. 

Steel  Shutters. 
Diameter  of  Coil. 

Feet. 

Inches. 

Inches. 

Inches. 

5 

7 

8/2 

8 

6 

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9 'A 

9 

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PRICE  LIST. 

Rolling  Steel  Shutters.  Self-Coiling  Shutters. 

Wilson’s  Patent  Double-edged  Shutter,  90c.  per  square  foot. 

Steel  Shutters,  with  plain  edges,  . 80c.  “ 

Shutters  to  work  with  gear,  at  slightly  advanced  rates. 

Rolling  Wood  Gates,  for  Closing  Freight  Sheds,  Round  Houses, 

Breweries,  etc. 

Made  of  Pine  Slats,  inch  thick,  $1.25  per  square  foot. 
Made  of  Hardwood  Slats,  1 % inch  thick,  1.50  “ 

Including  grooves  and  all  apparatus  ready  to  hang  in  place. 

Limit  of  Measurement. 

No  Blinds  or  Shutters,  however  small,  will  be  charged  at  a less 
measurement  than  given  in  the  table  below: 


Steel  Shutters,  minimum, 

20  square  feet. 

Rolling  Partitions,  Horizontal, 

from  30  to  40  “ 

Rolling  Venetian, 

. . 16 

Small  Close  Slat, 

. . 16  “ 

English  Venetian, 

15 

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J.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 


ENGLISH  VENETIAN  BLINDS. 

MADE  in  all  the  suitable  haajd  woods,  and  in  painted  colors. 

Trimmed  with  the  best  quality  of  “all  woven”  tapes  in  linen  of 
choice  colors  and  designs  and  solid  braided  linen  cords. 

Note. — I do  not  keep  in  stock  or  use  any  poor  grade  of  tapes  and 
cords;  all  my  blinds,  even  the  cheapest,  are  trimmed  with  the  best 
goods,  and  are  warranted  in  every  respect. 


PRICE  PER  SQUARE  FOOT  FOR  WILSON’S  REGULAR  MAKE. 


2-f-Inch 

Slats. 

2-Inch 

Slats. 

if- Inch 
Slats. 

1 4-Inch 
Slats. 

Basswood,  Whitewood,  or  Pine — natural  fin- 
ish, painted,  or  stained  any  color 

27  cents. 

29  cents. 

32  cents. 

34  cents. 

Quartered  Oak,  Quartered  Birch,  Ash,  Maple, 
Butternut,  Hard  Pine,  etc. 

33  “ 

35  “ 

38  “ 

40  , “ 

Black  Walnut,  Cherry,  Quartered  Sycamore, 
Redwood 

37  “ 

40  “ 

43  “ 

44  “ 

Mahogany,  Bird’s-eye  Maple 

45  “ 

48  “ 

50  “ 

52  “ 

Wilson’s  Metallic  Ladders  (in  place  of  the  all-  ) $1.00  per  yard  or  about  66  cents 
woven  linen  ladders),  finished  in  oxidized  >•  per  foot  run  of  height  of  blind, 
silver  and  old  copper  bronze.  ) Extra. 

Worsted  figured  facings  tQ  cover  linen  ladders  (in)  , , , . , r 

all  colors)  ° v j-  15  cents  per  yard  of  single  facing. 

1 25  cents  per  yard  of  single  facing,  or 

Silk  figured  facings  in  all  colors -.  for  ordinary  sized  blinds  about  33 

( cents  per  foot  run  of  height  of  blind. 

No  charge  for  plain  cornices.  Prices  for  hand-carved  cornices, 
embossed  leather  lincrusta  walton,  or  embroidered  plush,  furnished  on 
application. 

No  blinds  made  to  figure  less  than  15  square  feet,  and  very  narrow 
blinds  figured  at  2 feet  4 inches  wide. 

The  blinds  of  a house  are  a very  prominent  feature,  and  a mean- 
looking, cheap  blind  will  utterly  destroy  the  appearance  of  an  other- 
wise handsome  residence,  while  its  imperfect  operation  and  frequent 
breakdowns  will  cause  incessant  annoyance  and  expense  to  the  in- 
mates. 

I do  not  make  the  cheapest  blinds  except  in  the  sense  that  the  best 
and  highest  priced  goods  are  invariably  the  cheapest  in  the  end. 

If  architects  will  specify  Wilson’s  Patent  Venetian  Blind  they  will 
insure  the  satisfaction  and  gratitude  of  their  clients. 


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REVISED  PRICE  LIST.  — 1897. 


ROLLING  VENETIAN  BLINDS. 


In  San  Domingo  Mahogany, 
In  Cuba  Mahogany, 

In  Mexican  Mahogany, 

In  Black  Walnut, 

In  Cherry, 

In  Sycamore, 

In  Selected  White  Ash, 


PER 

SQUARE  FT. 
$1.00 
.90 

. .80 
.70 

• -75 

.70 
. .70 


In  Selected  White  Maple, 
In  Selected  Oak, 

In  Black  or  White  Birch, 
In  California  Red  Wood, 
In  Colored  Ash, 

In  Colored  Maple, 

In  White  Pine, 


Rods  for  Operating  Blinds,  50  cents  each. 


PER 

SQUARE  FT. 

• $0.75 

. .70 

.60 
. .65 

.60 
.60 
.60 


The  above  prices  include  varnishing,  two  coats,  which  makes  a 
good  finish  for  ordinary  purposes. 

Charge  for  Rubbed  Finish,  . . 10c.  per  Square  Foot. 

This  is  for  two  coats  of  varnish  rubbed  down  in  oil. 

Blinds  will  be  finished  in  any  style  to  order,  to  match  samples  of 
work  furnished. 


CLOSE  SLAT  ROLLING  BLINDS. 

For  closing  Book  Cases,  etc.,  at  same  prices  as  above. 


“ HARTFORD  ” PANELS. 

In  combination  with  Rolling  Venetian  Blinds. 

The  lower  Blind,  when  straight,  can  be  fitted  with  the  “ Hartford  ” 
Panels,  the  slats  being  made  to  turn  and  operated  by  a button  in  the 
stile. 

The  charge  for  “ Hartford  ” Panels,  in  addition  to  cost  of  Blind,  is 
$1.00  per  square  foot,  including  hardware. 

Note. — No  rolling  Blind  is  measured  at  less  than  16  square  feet; 
and  all  are  measured  12  inches  above  sight  opening. 


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J.  GODFREY  WILSON , ESTABLISHED  1876. 

WILSON’S  FLEXIBLE  CAR  BLIND. 


THIS  is  by  far  the  strongest  and  most  durable  Blind  that  has  yet 
been  made  for  this  purpose,  and  possesses  additional  important 
advantages  that  cannot  be  claimed  for  any  other  blind  used  in  a 
railroad  car. 

It  is  indestructible;  it  cannot  be  entirely  destroyed  unless  every 
slat  is  broken;  an  injured  slat  can  be  removed  and  replaced  in  a few 
minutes.  It  can  be  made  very  large  without  any  diminution  of  strength. 
When  pushed  up  it  will  clear  the  window  entirely,  leaving  all  the  glass 
exposed  and  affording  an  uninterrupted  view  to  persons  standing  in 
the  car.  It  is  very  easily  operated,  and  will  stay  at  any  point. 

A thinner  post  can  be  used,  and  two  inches  saved  in  the  inside  width 
of  the  car. 

Can  refer  to  some  of  the  principal  railroads  where  these  Blinds  have 
been  used  for  many  years,  and  not  a single  slat  broken  during  that  time. 


WILSON'S 


FLEXIBLE  CAR  BLIND. 


Fig.  2 is  a section  of  part  of 
the  side  of  a car,  showing 
the  arrangement  of  the  Blinds  in 
the  car,  and  Fig.  3 is  a full-sized 
section  of  a number  of  the  slats, 
and  shows  their  form  and  the 
manner  in  which  they  are  con- 
nected together. 

In  Fig.  2 the  sections  of  the 
slats  (S  S)  are  represented  in 
solid  black.  These  are  strung 
together  on  a steel  rod,  W W, 
Fig.  3.  Each  slat  has  holes 
(H  H)  bored  through  it  for  the 
rod  (W)  to  pass  through.  These 
holes  are  counter-bored,  as  shown 
plainly  at  C C,  in  the  upper  slats. 
Into  these  counter-bores  coiled 
wire  thimbles,  enameled  the 
color  of  the  finished  wood  (D  D), 
are  inserted,  which  serve  to  keep 
the  slats  the  proper  distance 
apart,  and  are  at  the  same  time 
sufficiently  flexible  to  allow  the 
Blind  to  bend  in  sliding  up  into 
the  curved  groove,  G G G,  Fig.  2. 


J.  GODFREY  WILSON,  ESTABLISHED  1876. 


TERMS. 


O responsible  firms  having  good  commercial  rating,  30  clays’  credit 


1 will  be  given  unless  otherwise  stipulated  in  the  estimate  fur- 
nished them. 

To  all  others,  in  the  absence  of  a special  agreement  to  the  contrary, 
the  goods  will  be  shipped  and  a sight  draft  forwarded  through  bankers 
attached  to  bill  of  lading,  and  upon  payment  of  draft  the  bill  of  lading 
will  be  handed  them.  Payment  of  the  bill  does  not  release  me  from 
any  responsibility  assumed  under  my  guarantee. 


GUARANTEE. 


T GUARANTEE  that  in  all  cases  my  manufactures  will  be  found 
* fully  equal  in  every  respect  to  my  representations,  and  in  dimen- 
sions and  quality  exactly  as  ordered,  and  should  any  parts  break  or  be 
found  defective  they  will  be  made  good  or  replaced  without  charge, 
except  where  injury  has  been  caused  by  accident  or  willful  damage. 


Weights  of  Shutters  and  Blinds  Packed  Ready  for  Shipment 
with  Fixtures. 

Rolling  Steel  Shutters,  5 lbs.  per  square  foot. 

Rolling  Hardwood  Partitions,  3 y2  lbs.  per  square  foot. 
Rolling  Softwood  Partitions,  3^  lbs.  per  square  foot. 
Venetian  Blinds,  Hardwood,  lb.  per  square  foot. 
Venetian  Blinds,  Softwood,  1 lb.  per  square  foot. 


FINE  VARNISHES 


THE  ONE  THING  NEEDFUL 

A large  proportion  of  all  the  products 
of  manufacture  are  varnished.  The  extra 
cost  of  products,  for  being  well  varnished, 
is  microscopic ; and  yet,  much  of  the  wear 
and  all  the  beauty  of  these  things  depend 
on  the  quality  of  the  material  with  which 
they  are  finished. 

If  all  else  were  favorable  but  the  sun 
did  not  shine,  what  a weary  and  sickly 
season  we  should  have!  Fine  varnish 
is  a sunshine  of  substantial  value  and 
ceaseless  delight  for  countless  things  that 
people  buy. 

Is  the  Murphy  name  on  it  ? 

Then  you  may  depend  on  it. 

Murphy  Varnish  Co. 

Head  Office  : Newark,  N.  J. 

Other  Offices  : Boston,  Cleveland,  St.  Louis,  and  Chicago. 

Factories  : Newark  and  Chicago. 


We  have 

Furnished 

FOUR 

THOUSAND 

CHURCHES 


Our 
Record 
in  the  past 
a Guarantee 
for  the 
future 


Our 

Furniture 

is 

known 
throughout 
the  World 

J- 


Sctiool  Fnrnilm  Co. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

"MANUFACTURERS  OF 

Complete  Church  Furnishings,  Pews, 
Cushions,  and  Pulpit  Furniture,  also 
100  Styles  of  Assembly  Chairs  for 
Churches,  Schools,  and  Halls. 

The  Largest  Manufacturers  of 
School  Desks  in  the  World. 

Catalogues,  Seating  Plans,  and 
Full  Information  on  Application. 

THE  FURNITURE  THAT  HAS  MADE 
GRAND  RAPIDS  FAMOUS 


N.  B. — Be  sure  and  address 

SCHOOL  FURNITURE  CO. 

GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICH. 


INDEX, 


PAGE 

Inside  Rolling  Venetian,  . . . . 4,  5, 6,  7 

Hartford  Folding  Blind,  ....  8 

Outside  Rolling  Venetian,  .....  9 

Outside  Venetian  and  Awning,  ....  10 

Outside  Rolling  Shutter,  . . . . . 11 

Rolling  Blind  for  Piazza,  ....  12 

Details  for  Rolling  Blind,  ....  13,14,15,16 

Wilson’s  Patent  Window  Frame,  ...  17 

English  Venetian,  . . . . . . 18,  19 

Wilson’s  1897  Venetian,  . . . . 20,  21 

School  Venetian,  ......  22 

Office  Venetian  Blind,  .....  23 

Metallic  Ladder  Tapes,  . . . . . 24,  25 

Details  for  English  Venetian,  ....  26 

Outside  English  Venetian,  .....  27,  28 

New  Model  Outside  Venetian,  . . . . 29,  30 

English  Venetian  for  Piazza,  .....  31 

Rolling  Partitions,  . . . .32,  33,  34,  40,  46,  47 

Movable  Posts,  . . . . . . 35,  36 

Method  of  Operating  Rolling  Partitions,  ...  37 

Important  Notice  for  Purchasers,  ....  39 

Vertical  Partitions,  .....  42,  43,  44 

Blackboard  Partitions,  . . . . . 38,  41,  45 

Space  Required  for  Coiling  Partitions,  ...  48 

Brackets  for  Partitions,  .....  49 

Price  List  for  Partitions,  ....  50 

Bookcases,  . . . . . . 51 

Hygienic  Wardrobes,  . . . . . 52,  53 

Ventilating  Wardrobes,  .....  54 

Heavy  Rolling  Wood  Shutters,  ....  55 

Rolling  Shutters  for  Store  Shelves,  ....  56 

Rolling  Steel  Shutters,  . . . . . 57-58 

Rolling  Steel  Shutters  for  Store  Fronts,  ...  59 

Rolling  Steel  Curtains  for  Dwellings,  ...  60 

Rolling  Steel  Shutters  for  Warehouses,  ...  61 

Sliding  Steel  Shutters,  .....  62 

Rolling  Steel  Shutters  on  Freight  Sheds,  etc.,  . . 63,  64,  65,  66 

Rolling  Steel  Shutters  for  Skylights,  ...  67 

Rolling  Steel  Shutters  for  Cases,  ....  68 

Wilson’s  Steel-clad  Salamander  Shutters,  ...  69 

Ornamental  Brackets  for  Steel  Shutters,  ...  70 

Sliding  Blinds,  . . . . . 71.72 

Price  List  of  Steel  Shutters,  .....  73 

Diameter  of  Coils  of  Rolling  Blinds,  ...  73 

Limits  of  Measurements,  .....  73 

Price  List  of  English  Venetian,  ....  74 

Price  List  of  Rolling  Venetian  Blinds,  . . . 75 

Wilson’s  Flexible  Car  Blind,  ....  76,  77 

Terms,  .......  78 

Guarantee,  ......  78 

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